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39.9% unemployed in Greenwood in 2017

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39.9 percent of Greenwood residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 39.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Greenwood population reached 18,128.

Out of 10,889 people who had a job, 9 were employed in the Armed Forces and 10,880 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Greenwood for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed7,23939.9
Employed10,88960.1
Employed in civilian labor force10,88060
Employed in armed forces90.05

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